Mario Almonte
Europe Sees a 27.9% Growth in the LGBTQ+ Travel Market, Generating $59 Billion in 2023
The LGBTQ+ travel market is valued at an impressive $200 billion globally. With over 10% of travelers identifying as LGBTQ+, this community seeks welcoming and affirming travel experiences. According to the European LGBTQ+ Travel Alliance (ELTA), Europe is one of the largest beneficiaries, welcoming 67 million LGBTQ+ tourist arrivals in 2023.…
European Waterways Offers Black Friday Special of 25% Off On Select Barge Cruises
European Waterways announced that it is offering a Black Friday Special of 25% off on whole boat charters on two of its popular hotel barge cruises in France. The specials are good for the April 7, 2024 departure of the 12-passenger La Belle Epoque in Burgundy and the March 31,…
2023 Has Been Another Year for ‘Revenge Travel’
With the pandemic far back in the rearview mirror, 2023 is proving to be another year of "revenge travel," while advance bookings continue to surge. Industry surveys show that travelers are more confident about booking their dream vacations many months and even years in advance to secure their spots for…
European Waterways’ Luxury Hotel Barge Cruises Are Foodie and Wine Lovers’ Dream
Celebrated author Michael Pollan once wrote, "At home, I serve the kind of food I know the story behind.” For European Waterways, it's a philosophy they take to heart on all of the company's luxury hotel barge cruises. Whether cruising the picturesque countryside of Southern France or the legendary Highlands…
‘Set-Jetting’ on a Slow Boat Through the Scenic Countryside of Europe with European Waterways
Many travelers say that their choices of vacation destinations were inspired by popular movies and TV series. Some will seek out the glamour of Paris, the ‘City of Love’, thanks to the popularity of shows like Emily in Paris; others are captivated by the sophistication and elegance of the British…